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Vancouver Island man calls for boat registration to fix derelict boat woes

Vancouver Island man calls for boat registration to fix derelict boat woes

Despite having an owner, a weathered vessel has sat for months, highlighting frustrations with Canada’s fragmented system
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B.C. researchers make giant leap in small world of microscopic imaging

B.C. researchers make giant leap in small world of microscopic imaging

University of Victoria breakthrough will allow scientists to visualize atomic-scale structures using lower-cost and lower-energy microscopes
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Interior Health sees mass OB/GYN resignations in Kamloops, raising care concerns

Interior Health sees mass OB/GYN resignations in Kamloops, raising care concerns

IH says "nothing will change for patients right now" despite resignation of seven obstetrical and gynecology physicians
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Seatbelt and distraction campaign leads to 1,190 tickets from BC Highway Patrol

Seatbelt and distraction campaign leads to 1,190 tickets from BC Highway Patrol

More than 150 tickets doled out in September on Vancouver Island
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Victoria economy weathering trade crisis, hazards loom on horizon

Victoria economy weathering trade crisis, hazards loom on horizon

Conference Board of Canada outlook calls for Victoria's GDP to grow 2% in 2025, job losses forecast for 2026
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Defence asks for time served, cites abhorrent police behaviour in northern B.C. pipeline sentencing

Defence asks for time served, cites abhorrent police behaviour in northern B.C. pipeline sentencing

Judge has promised to do everything in his power to have a decision tomorrow
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All-in: Every member of B.C.'s professionals union joins public service strike

All-in: Every member of B.C.'s professionals union joins public service strike

The Professional Employees' Association announced Thursday, Oct. 16 that all remaining members are now on strike
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'Outraged': Williams Lake Pride march targets B.C. bill on trans health care

'Outraged': Williams Lake Pride march targets B.C. bill on trans health care

The society says it was blindsided by MLA Lorne Doerkson's vote to consider the Protecting Minors from Gender Transition Act for debate
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New bus line picks up support from Vernon

New bus line picks up support from Vernon

A subsidiary of Greyhound Lines Inc. looks to wheel back into Vernon. FlixBus is preparing an application to the B.C. Passenger Transportation board to extend its “comprehensive intercity bus service” throughout the province.
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Dropping thermometer sets records in multiple Vancouver Island towns

Dropping thermometer sets records in multiple Vancouver Island towns

Port Hardy, Port Alberni, Campbell River and Qualicum Beach 23 communities in B.C. to set new standards Oct. 14
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